H204 — Nostalgic Rose
Reds family#864244
Below: Valdani H204 (Nostalgic Rose), a medium-dark, moderately saturated red shade with hex #864244 and RGB 134, 66, 68. Find its closest Weeks Dye Works, Gentle Art Sampler, and Crescent Colors matches ranked by visual similarity, plus 8 similar Valdani shades and a full set of color harmony picks.
Brand Equivalents for Valdani H204
The five closest matches in each brand, ranked by CIEDE2000 perceptual color difference.
DMC
Anchor
Madeira
J&P Coates
Sullivans
Classic Colorworks
Weeks Dye Works
Gentle Art Sampler
Crescent Colors
Similar Valdani Colors to H204
Closest Valdani threads by perceptual color distance, sorted from most to least similar.
Working with Valdani H204
It has moderate contrast on both light and dark fabric — usable on either, but test a few stitches on your chosen ground first.
Hand-dyed threads like Valdani H204 (Nostalgic Rose) are never perfectly flat; expect soft variegation. Stock up in a single dye lot up front, since later batches can read noticeably different.
Color Harmonies for Valdani H204
Valdani threads that pair well with H204, based on color theory harmony rules in CIELAB color space.
Reds Family
ValdaniH204 in context with nearby shades from the reds color family.
About Valdani H204
Known as Nostalgic Rose, Valdani H204 is a medium-dark, moderately saturated shade sitting in the reds family with warm crimson tones. The rich and grounded mood of this color makes it a natural fit for bold accents and berries. Expect to see it used in valentines and poppies across many cross-stitch charts.
Frequently Asked Questions
Valdani H204 — what color is it?
The color of Valdani H204 is Nostalgic Rose — a medium-dark red thread (hex #864244, RGB 134, 66, 68). It shows up most in barn scenes and tomato patterns.
What is the DMC equivalent of Valdani H204?
The closest DMC match for Valdani H204 (Nostalgic Rose) is DMC 3722 (Shell Pink medium) with a 78% match based on visual color similarity. Other near matches include DMC 3721 (Shell Pink dark, 77%) and DMC 3858 (Rosewood medium, 74%).
Which Valdani threads are close to H204?
The closest Valdani threads to H204 are 842 Old Rose Medium (ΔE 4.82), 1641 Red Brown Light (ΔE 5.77), and M29 Countryside (ΔE 5.87). These are useful substitutes when H204 is unavailable or for building gradients.
What is Valdani H204 good for?
Valdani H204 (Nostalgic Rose) is commonly used in cross-stitch projects featuring barn scenes, tomato patterns, roses, hearts. Its medium-dark tone works well for standalone motifs and as part of larger palettes. This page includes color harmonies and similar shades to pair with H204.
Does Valdani H204 (Nostalgic Rose) vary between dye lots?
Some. As a hand-dyed floss, H204 shifts subtly skein to skein — that gentle variegation is the appeal. Buy enough for a project in one dye lot and stitch in a random order to blend any variation.